Gaestehaus Des Elsa Braendstroem Haus, Hamburg

Gaestehaus Des Elsa Braendstroem Haus - A historic villa with conference facilities, garden views, and Elbe River vistas

Situated in upscale Altona, this Hamburg hotel occupies a historic villa and its neighboring guesthouse 'Die kleine Elsa.' Gaestehaus Des Elsa Braendstroem Haus features 27 quiet rooms, including three premium rooms with disability-accessible bathrooms and 24 'Yacht' category rooms with balconies. The property maintains conference facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, rooftop terraces, and views of the Elbe River. The restaurant serves fresh, homemade breakfast items, including brioche, custom egg dishes, and honey from on-site beehives. Additional dining options range from extensive lunch buffets to Moroccan tajine dishes. The bar and wine lounge stocks select gins, whiskeys, and craft beers. For outdoor activities, guests access a boules court, garden area, and complimentary bicycle rentals. The location places visitors 1 mile from Treppenviertel Blankenese and 2 miles from Hirsch Park.

Pros

On-site beekeeping produces 50 kg of honey annually

Light-filled conference rooms connect to balconies or patios

Extensive outdoor facilities including garden spaces and walking paths

Self-service bar system with honor-based drink tracking

Cons

Limited availability for events with music due to residential location

Only two bicycles available for guest use